Is it a hummingbird? No, it’s a white-lined sphinx moth (Hyles lineata)! These moths hover in front of flowers and drink nectar through their proboscis, a tube that extends from the front of their heads. Sphinx moths look, move, and eat like hummingbirds, but they are not closely related. Hummingbirds and sphinx moths–creatures from two different branches on the tree of life–have evolved similar traits to fill similar ecological niches. This phenomenon of two unrelated species forming similar ad
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3K reactions · 335 shares | Caught a glimpse of a White-Lined Sphinx Moth hovering around a flower bed, feeding on nectar. Canon R7, 100mm Macro. #Nebraska #flowers #nature #wildlife #moths #insects #garden #fall #macro #outdoors #gardening | Mat Custer | Facebook
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Often found hovering above rabbitbrush, the White-lined Sphinx moth (Hyles lineata) is an important pollinator for the plants at Grand Canyon. The Sphinx moth is diurnal, meaning it's active during the day. They move like hummingbirds, hovering over plants with their fast beating wings—which can move as quickly as 70 flaps per second! This trick predators into believing it's a bird, allowing it to pollinate in peace. Take a Minute Out In It to sip some nectar with our colorful Canyon companion!
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